From your Alumni Director
It's been a busy few months here at Bishop Chatard as I continue to dive into my role as Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events. In December, we held our inaugural meeting with the new Alumni Board, and I am thrilled by the enthusiasm and ideas this group has already brought. I look forward to sharing more of our plan in the upcoming months, but for now, here is your Board:
- Julie McGinnis Carroll '83
- Mike Harmon '84
- Julie Church Pruitt '88
- Kiernan Keating '89
- Dawn Wiltshire Koers '89
- Kate Jackson McGowan '90
- Caitlin McGonigal Alerding '03
- Kyle Fairchild '04
- Tyler Brazill '12
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On February 10, we held our annual Chatard-A-Bration event, embracing this year's theme 'Dancing through the Decades' with much enthusiasm. Check out this photo of me with Molly Kirk Waymouth '02 during the cocktail hour, dressed to the nines!
The event was a huge success bringing in over $350,000 between sponsorships, ticket sales and our auction. If you missed the event this year, mark your calendars for Chatard-a-Bration 2025 on February 22, 2025 so you can join the fun!
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I hope you have a prayerful lenton season and a wonderful start to your spring! |
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2024 Trojans Day of Giving is March 12!
Save the date! Your gift on Trojans Day of Giving assists nearly half of our students with tuition and allows us to compensate our teachers more justly.
Whether you make a gift to Bishop Chatard today or on Trojans Day of Giving, March 12, your generosity impacts the lives of our students providing great opportunities throughout the year. Thank you!
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Join the BCHS Alumni Basketball League!
BCHS is tossing the ball around with an Alumni Basketball League! Shoot some hoops with your fellow alumni from January to mid-March. Do you want in on the 2025 league action? Please contact Commissioner Chris Tarpey, christvtarpey@gmail.com, for more information on forming a team.
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Summer Camps at BCHS: Register Now!
Registration for Bishop Chatard’s 2024 Summer Camps is open!
Bishop Chatard is offering athletic and enrichment camps designed to keep your students engaged and having fun in the summer! Our three weeks of summer camps will run throughout the month of June with a variety of activities. From theatre, printmaking and robotics with our award-winning teachers to a number of athletic camps with our champion high school coaches, we have something for every student.
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Substitute Teachers needed at Trojan Tots Preschool!
Trojan Tots Preschool is looking for substitute teachers to work with our young Trojans. This position has flexible hours between 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Our preschool serves ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Trojan Tots follows the same school calendar as Bishop Chatard High School. For more information, please contact Kathryn Grose, Director of Early Childhood Education, at kgrose@bishopchatard.org or (317) 254-5437.
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Create a Lasting Legacy with BCHS Bricks
Do you struggle to find the perfect gift for your in-laws, parents or siblings? Commemorate their name with a personalized BCHS Brick! Each brick is placed outside the Alumni Stadium entrance, ensuring their name will be remembered by BCHS forever!
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Trivia Night: Saturday, March 9
BCHS Athletic Booster Club invites you to Trivia Night 2024! In cooperation with Hambone’s Trivia, we’re looking forward to an evening of fun on Saturday, March 9, in the main BCHS gym! Register by March 7.
Hambone’s creates entertaining, immersive, experiential games that require reason, not just recall, so everyone can play no matter your level of trivia knowledge. Put your thinking caps on to capture the prize for the most creative ‘theme’ table/member decorations. Use the button below to register!
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Volunteer for Trivia Night!
If you're not a trivia expert but still want to show your support for Bishop Chatard and the Booster Club during Trivia Night, we have various volunteering opportunities before, during, and after the event. Use the button below to sign up!
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2024 BCHS Easter Egg Hunt
Please join us for the 2024 BCHS Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, at 9:30 a.m. This family-friendly event for children 10 and under is sure to make your Easter weekend a fun one. This free event will include:
- The Easter Bunny
- Coffee and Donuts
- Face Painting
- Take Home Crafts
- Easter Egg Hunt
Grab your friends and head on over to BCHS for a morning of fun, rain or shine!
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SAVE THE DATE: BCHS Theatre Presents The Addams Family, School Edition
Join us for the performance of the Addams Family, School Edition on April 18 through April 20. Stay tuned for more details and ticket reservation. You don't want to miss out on this exciting spring musical!
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2024 Reunions: Start Your Planning Now
Farewell to a wonderful reunion season and a special thank you to anyone who joined us! The following classes are up next year:
- 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019.
If you are interested in planning a 2024 Reunion, please review the Reunion Planning Guide below.
If you have any questions about these events or want to reach out to start the planning, please contact Deanna Murphy at dmurphy@bishopchatard.org.
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Get Involved with BCHS and Fellow Alumni |
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Share your news with BCHS Alumni Community!
Through Bishop Chatard’s website, Trojans Today magazine, and monthly alumni newsletter, we enjoy giving our alumni updates on the lives of their classmates and other Trojans. Please complete the form below to let us know what is happening in your life! The winter issue of Trojans Today will arrive in your mailbox soon, and we are already compiling updates for the summer issue.
If you have recently been married, had a baby, or started a new job, we’d love to hear from you. Have you received an honor or reached a life goal? Let us know! If it has just been a while since you have provided an update, we’d love to hear that too!
When you complete the form below, please include a photo if you have one. Your update will be published on our website and in the next issue of Trojans Today. BCHS Alumni Director Deanna Murphy is also looking for alumni with stories to tell to feature in monthly profiles in our alumni newsletter. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Join the Trojan Athletic Booster Club
Are you looking to make a difference? We urge you to consider joining the Athletic Booster Club if you have not already! Our club provides funding for a variety of extras for EVERY team, including team banners, tents, weight room updates, specific team needs, the Trojan Horse, and general support of BCHS Athletics.
Not only does the Booster Club support all of our student athletes and teams, but it also benefits you! Many membership levels provide a season pass that grants you admission to all BCHS home games that are not City or ISHAA championship events. It's a fantastic opportunity and a great way to show your support for BCHS Athletics. Click the blue button below to learn more and join us for an exciting year of Trojan athletics in 2023-2024!
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Visit the BCHS Spirit Shop for Trojan Gear!
Be prepared for the busy winter sports season with a visit to the Trojan Spirit Shop! Lots of new items to showcase your Trojan Pride are available.
The Spirit Shop is open:
- Tuesday - Friday on regular school days: Shop hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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The online store is open 24/7. Visit now!
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Thank you to our Sponsors!
All Event Premiere Sponsors
Benefit Solutions US, LLC
Printing Partners
All Event Trojan Sponsors
Bright Ideas
FORVIS
Golf Outing Title Sponsors
Merchants Foundation
James Babcock Inc.
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CAB Sponsors
Royal Sponsors
Allied Automation
Benefit Solutions US, LLC
Distinct Images
The District Tap
ECO Parking Technologies
Finch Automation
McGinley Reitz Financial
Stratelign
White Sponsors
Church Church Hittle + Antrim
Danco Roofing
Aaron and Jennifer Dixon Family
The Hannon Family
Hughes Orthodontics
James Babcock Inc.
KSM Advisors
Marian, Inc.
McGowan Insurance Group
Moving with Martin
Paul Mullin ('97), Steve Koers and John Lewis of Lewis and Wilkins
The O'Brien Automotive Family
Ripple Bagel Deli
Shiel Sexton
The Jill and Trent Sandifur Family
Thiele Heating & Air Conditioning
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P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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